Both Sides of the Table

DECEMBER 11, 2022

I had realized that I didn’t have it within me to be as good of a player as many of them did but I had the skills to help as mentor, coach, friend, sparing partner and patient capital provider. In a world when LPs benchmark VC performance on a 3-year time horizon from deploying one’s fund (is your 2019 fund in the top quartile!!??)

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Both Sides of the Table

DECEMBER 31, 2020

June 2019 (left) and November 2020 (right) I’ve been reluctant to write this blog post because historically I don’t like talking about weight. I started my journey in July 2019 at 222 pounds, which was even higher than the peak of my normal yo-yo range. an “accountability coach” (or accountability friend).

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TechCrunch LA

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

In 2019, the company came out with its first product, Kelp Jerky, which comes in four flavors, and was a product Boyd Myers thought would be a good trial run to help people see ocean-farmed kelp in a new way.

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DECEMBER 27, 2018

For the second year in a row 8 of the 10 companies selected for Techstars LA were local and we anticipate that trend continuing in 2019. A certified executive coach, Anna works with her portfolio companies to build great teams, develop a sound strategy and create a strong network. Find her @annawbarber. READ MORE>>.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 24, 2019

For example, it may seem quicker and more effective to hand your service desk employees the store policy manual, and tell them to follow the rules, rather than spend time coaching them on how to really listen to customer feedback, and use their strengths to build customer loyalty. Your people will expect more coaches than bosses.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 22, 2020

You don’t need permission from anyone, and you are less dependent on coaching and mentoring from the rare skilled and available people that most smart young founders depend upon. According to projections , by 2050, one in six people in the world will be over age 65 (16%), up from one in 11 in 2019 (9%).

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socalTECH

DECEMBER 30, 2020

At Expert DOJO early stage startups receive $100,000 investment, success coaching, advice, and specialist help in all areas of their business growth. In 2018 & 2019 Expert DOJO made 42 investments.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 12, 2019

In many cases, customers would be delighted to be coached on upcoming needs, such as time to reorder medication or printer ink, before the crisis, with the option of getting the solution with a single click. Marty Zwilling First published on Inc.com on 05/28/2019. Provide useful prompting to prevent future pain.

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Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 7, 2019

I found some good guidance on this subject in a new book, “ The Leader You Want To Be ,” by Amy Jen Su, a managing partner in an executive coaching and leadership development firm. Marty Zwilling First published on Inc.com on 11/19/2019.

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Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 11, 2019

Show humility while acting as a mentor and coach. Marty Zwilling First published on Inc.com on 09/25/2019. Making sure the best idea wins, not the most powerful person, promotes a sense of teamwork and leadership trust from deep within an organization.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 26, 2022

Yet the 2019 Office Romance Survey by Vault, Inc. in sociology, and is a coach and speaker on work issues and friendship. In fact, most employee training courses recommend the distance if the work relationship crosses management levels, and most management policies strictly forbid fraternizing with the team.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 28, 2019

HR leaders are your culture coaches, and responsible for aligning managers and employees with the desired culture. Getting those key people, including hiring, training, and coaching takes a long time to accomplish. Marty Zwilling First published on Inc.com on 06/14/2019. Ongoing culture steps require tuning of measurements.

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Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 24, 2019

Based on my own experience in business over the years, and current coaching efforts, I recommend a focus on the following strategies and attributes: Make your customer the center of everything you do. Marty Zwilling First published on Inc.com on 04/10/2019.

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Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 8, 2019

Many companies also promote local mentoring and coaching opportunities. Marty Zwilling First published on Inc.com on 03/26/2019. These days, with easy access to online seminars and many industry conferences, there is no excuse for not attending one or two sessions a year on “futures,” both career and technology.

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 30, 2019

People who hire consultants and coaches look for evidence of external credibility, such as reviews and referrals, to back up their own judgement of your marketing interactions with them. Marty Zwilling First published on Inc.com on 08/15/2019. Having a book gives you instant credibility with clients.

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 19, 2019

Save the generalized discussions and feedback for scheduled mentoring and coaching sessions, rather than the daily impromptu strategy or problem solving meetings. Marty Zwilling First published on Inc.com on 08/06/2019. Demonstrate to your constituents that you can do both, and understand the difference.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 2, 2019

That means a priority on coaching and mentoring, as well as training and tools, before focusing on results metrics. Marty Zwilling First published on CayenneConsulting on 05/09/2019. Work on being a facilitator rather than a driver. Let people make their own decisions wherever possible.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 5, 2019

I found him a coach, and we suggested the following steps that may help you as well in declining requests from peers, without leading with the “no” that you find hard to express: Ask for a small delay, to give you time to think. Marty Zwilling First published on Inc.com on 06/18/2019. Don’t do it.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 8, 2019

That requires trust and respect from all, as well as constant coaching and development to keep them committed to following you. Marty Zwilling First published on Inc.com on 05/23/2019. Demand continuous innovation to keep up with change. Don’t wait for a business crisis to get started.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 1, 2019

In fact, I found some excellent guidance on how to capitalize on your strengths, as well as areas that you may need to focus, in a new book, “ The Introvert’s Complete Career Guide ,” by Jane Finkle, also one of us, who has been a successful career coach for more than two decades. Marty Zwilling First published on Inc.com on 02/15/2019.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 18, 2019

In fact, I just saw a new book supporting this position, “ Decisive Intuition ,” by Rick Snyder, an international business coach who has launched and grown several businesses of his own, as well as helped big companies, including Intel and Anytime Fitness. Marty Zwilling First published on Inc.com on 03/04/2019.

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Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 22, 2019

Yet the 2019 Office Romance Survey by Vault, Inc. in sociology, and is a coach and speaker on work issues and friendship. In fact, most employee training courses recommend the distance if the work relationship crosses management levels, and most management policies strictly forbid fraternizing with the team.

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Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 30, 2019

In this context, I was impressed with the new book, “ The Intelligent Leader ,” by John Mattone, widely regarded as the world’s number one executive coach and authority. Marty Zwilling First published on Inc.com on 10/16/2019. Yet I haven’t found many that offer practical recommendations and examples.

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